Jane & Mizmow
19 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in children's picture books, Picture book authors, children's book authors, Picture book illustrators and illustrations Tags: children's picture books
If you’re looking for a terrific picture book about friendship, Jane & Mizmow (2011, Harper) by Matthew Armstrong is the perfect choice. The text is short and sweet, allowing the wonderful, bright illustrations to do most of the “talking”. (My favorite illustration is of bath time for Mizmow.) The story is about best friends, Jane and Mizmow, who despite their little (and perhaps not-so-little, you be the judge) differences, and even despite an argument, remain the best of friends. These two know that life is more fun when you have a friend to share it with. Jane & Mizmow is a sweet book with two charming main characters who will delight children ages 3 to 5 and beyond.
Blue Chicken
07 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in children's picture books, Picture book authors, children's book authors, Picture book illustrators and illustrations Tags: children's picture books
Those who have been following my blog know that I often choose books to review that I find unique. Blue Chicken by Deborah Freedman (2011, Viking) definitely qualifies as unique. The text is simple, moves the story along nicely, and neatly wraps it up at the end. You’re wondering, “what’s so unique about that?”. It’s how the story is told that’s unique. The story is about a little white chicken. What is special about this chicken and all of the characters in the story is that they are part of an illustration that comes to life. The illustration is unfinished and the little white chicken wants to help. What happens next is a complete disaster. Did the little white chicken fix things before the picture got ruined? You’ll have to read the book to find out. Blue Chicken is truly an enjoyable and unique picture book. Artists and art enthusiasts will appreciate the unusual perspectives in some of the illustrations. Kids will find this book to be just plain fun.
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